The 10 Most Convincing Portrayals of Alcoholism in American Movies PLUS MORE!!!

YOUR FAVORITE NEWS SOURCE [View Full eBulletin Here]( Nov. 7, 2023 | Vol. 11 | No. 13 | Since 2013 [Home]( [Fan Mail]( Some Children Have to Sleep With Vapes Under Pillow Nov. 1, 2023 - “He wakes up during the night to have more inhalations of the vape. He puts his vape up his sleeve at school so that he can surreptitiously vape during class. He is seeking help for that and he’s finding it really difficult to make the change.” [READ@TheGuardian]( Overcoming Failure to Launch Syndrome Nov. 1, 2023 - [Dr. Louise Stanger]( an expert clinician with over 30 years of experience working with families and conducting interventions, explains what Failure to Launch Syndrome is and provides helpful guidance to start the transition to adulthood. [READ@LAWire]( Christian College Fined $37.7 Million for Cheating & Lying Oct. 31, 2023 - The U.S. Education Department is fining Grand Canyon University, the country’s largest for-profit college, for $37.7 million, saying the for-profit Christian school misrepresented the costs of its doctoral programs. The Phoenix-based college received more than $1.1 billion in federal funding. [READ@CNN]( Florida Pair Warned Sudafed and Benadryl Didn’t Work 20 YEARS ago! Nov. 3, 2023 - When the FDA announced last month that the main ingredient in the country’s favorite cold and flu meds didn’t work, it was ‘vindication’ for the two scientists who dedicated nearly two decades to proving it was a dud. Randy Hatton and Leslie Hendeles have been warning since the 1990s... [READ@DailyMail]( Jessica Simpson Celebrating Six Years Sober! Nov. 3, 2023 - In the caption of the original post, which Jessica penned for her four-year anniversary, she wrote, “This person in the early morning of Nov 1, 2017 is an unrecognizable version of myself. I had so much self discovery to unlock and explore... [READ@BuzzFeed]( When Addiction Leads to Financial Ruin November 1, 2023 - Family members across the country are facing new financial burdens as children, parents or other relatives struggle with the disease of addiction, whether it’s missing work, blowing through their savings or becoming parents again well into their 60s and 70s. [READ@APNews]( Attorney Who Ran Sober Living Homes Sentenced for $22M Urine Fraud  Nov. 1, 2023 - Attorney Philip Ganong who oversaw a $22M chain of sober living homes, pleaded no contest to 10 counts of submitting fraudulent claims for a chain of sober living homes. Ganong’s wife, Pamela, is also supposed to stand for trial however that is pending the results of a mental health competency hearing. [READ@NewSantaAna]( ‘Pharmageddon’ Could Close Pharmacies: Not All Pills Are the Same [video]( Oct. 31, 2023 - 900 pharmacists working for CVS and Walgreens may strike this week as they seek better working conditions. [WATCH@NBCNews]( Matthew Perry Was Brave to Speak About Sobriety Without Full Recovery Nov. 1, 2023 - I felt the impulse to wish him a clean death, one for which he could not be blamed or judged. Then, I felt guilt. Why should an untimely death like his be any less tragic if drugs or alcohol were involved? We love a reformed addict story, but admitting to the existence of failure can be a freeing gift to someone who...[READ@NewStatesman]( Who did Matthew Perry want to play him in his biopic? Nov. 2, 2023 - The Friends actor was ‘looking forward’ to telling the story of his recovery from addiction. Matthew Perry was working on a biopic about his own life before his tragic death on October 27, 2023. Matt wanted to recruit a star he worked on in a previous film to play himself. [READ@Stylecaster]( Signs Point to Ecessive Alcohol Use Among Women Nov. 3, 2023 - According to a report published this summer in the Journal of American Medical Association, deaths are rapidly increasing among those consuming excessive alcohol — and for the first time, women are drinking greater amounts than men. [READ@StandardExaminer]( The 10 Most Convincing Portrayals of Alcoholism in American Movies [videos]( Nov. 3, 2023 - The joys and pains provided by the bottle have been part of our history for thousands of years, and ever since the inception of American cinema, the shaky connection between realistic characters and alcohol has always been a subject revealing the relationship between addiction, abuse, hope, despair, and love. [WATCH@Movieweb]( Trudging Through Sobriety and Other Challenges Nov. 3, 2023 - In March 2018, Morgan Olivia Hartman, who was new to Alcoholics Anonymous, attended the Miami district annual A.A. banquet dinner. Phillip Xavier de Amezola, who had been sober for four years at the time, was also there, seated at another table... [READ@NYTimes]( A Hazy Issue for Couples: One’s on Pot, the Other Isn’t  Oct. 26, 2023 - In many relationships, tensions arise as recreational cannabis use becomes more routine. “Being married to a stoner can really be frustrating,” Ms. Sparks said. “It really tests your patience when you’re clearheaded and when your partner is not.” [READ@NYTimes]( Kathryn Burgum, Wife of North Dakota Governor All In On Her Recovery Journey [video]( Nov. 3, 2023 - Kathryn Burgum is using her husband’s 2024 presidential campaign to share her personal story of addiction and recovery in hopes that it will “eliminate the stigma.” [WATCH@YouTube]( Joe Walsh Talks Sobriety Nov. 4, 2023 - Though the rocker, known for his shredding guitar chops and wry sense of humor, has been known for his work in various lineups over the years, ( like the Eagles, to name one) none make him prouder than the one he assembles each year for VetsAid. [READ@People]( Hank Azaria Remembers How Matthew Perry Guided Him Into Sobriety Oct. 30, 2023 - In a nearly four-minute video on Instagram, Azaria spoke about how he had known Perry since his earliest days as a professional actor. “Matt was the first friend I made in Los Angeles. When I moved there, I was 21. He was 16,” the “Simpsons” star said. [READ@LATimes]( Administration Urges Schools to Carry Opioid Overdose Drug Oct. 31, 2023 - Faculty and students should be prepared to use it to help others, Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of Drug Control Policy, and Miguel Cardona, secretary of education, said in a joint letter to educators. The maker of Narcan, plans to lower the price of a two-dose carton of naloxone to $41 for community groups, first responders, harm reduction groups, & state & local governments... [READ@USNews]( Vic Mensa On His Sobriety Following Car Crash Nov. 1, 2023 - Vic Mensa: I got in a bad car crash about two years ago. And there was things in a car and could have been a terrible situation, I had been praying, recently, started to practice Islam and went to the mosque, basically praying for God to get me out of whatever situations... [READ@TheShadeRoom]( Massive Addiction Resource List Developed by Doctors Nov. 2, 2023 - These lists are the product of a medical association convening hosted by the APA this past summer to find ways to work together as physicians to combat addiction. “There is no ‘healthy’ amount of use of an addictive substance, including alcohol”... [READ@Psychiatry.org]( MacArthur Park Is Melting in the Darkness of Fentanyl [audio]( Sept. 18, 2023 - Fifty dollars a day. That’s how much Elliot, a 24-year-old living on the streets of MacArthur Park, says he must come up with to avoid fentanyl withdrawals. ” For someone with no phone, no home, no job and no more possessions than can fit into a backpack, this is no easy task. [LISTEN@PressTelegram]( Viral [Video]( of Hate-Filled Addict’s Journey to Freedom through Jesus Christ Oct. 31, 2023 - “It’s been a supernatural thing. It’s been something eternal that He’s done in me. He’s flipped the switches. Christ Jesus is my Lord and Savior. He is my success story. He’s the reason I am here today. I put in the work. I put in the effort, but He did the transformation of my heart. [WATCH@ChristianHeadlines]( The Impact of Adult Alcoholism on Children [video]( Nov. 2, 2023 - On this Life Life Well, we’re looking at the alcoholics impact on children. Clinical Psychologist Doctor Jennifer Baker tells us that children of alcoholic parents can develop flawed behaviors. . Dr. Baker’s blog mentions Adult Children of Alcoholics often adopt specific roles to cope with a parent’s dependency. [WATCH@KY3]( Trauma Therapy and Addiction Oct. 31, 2023 - Trauma, often stemming from distressing experiences like abuse, accidents, or witnessing traumatic events, can leave deep emotional scars. These scars, when left unattended, can lead individuals to seek solace in substances or addictive behaviors. [READ@PsychologyToday]( Man Who Inspired Washington Treatment Law Fleas to Oregon [video]( Nov. 1, 2023 - “Ricky’s Law” made it possible in Washington to commit someone with a serious substance use disorder to involuntary treatment. Oregon has no such system. In May, Ricky Klausmeyer-Garcia crossed a bridge from Vancouver, Wash. into Portland. [WATCH@KGW8]( Should Oregon Allow Forced Addiction Treatment? [video]( Nov. 2, 2023 - Washington passed “Ricky’s Law” in 2016, which allows for someone with a serious substance abuse disorder to be involuntarily committed to inpatient care. But Oregon does not have any comparable option. [WATCH@YouTube]( Law Could Increase Demand for Addiction Treatment Nov. 2, 2023 - A state law set to take effect in January aims to make it easier to force Californians with severe substance use disorders into treatment that is now often not immediately available to San Diegans who want it. [READ@VoiceofSanDiego]( As Billions Get Wasted in US Drug Addiction Battle, One County Proves Recovery Can Work Nov. 3, 2023 - conservative Hancock County has built a comprehensive system focused on both treatment and recovery by adding housing, a needle exchange, outreach workers and a community center. “People recover in a community.” [READ@NY1]( Save-a-Life Stations Installed to Revive People Using Opioids [video]( Nov. 3, 2023 - It’s a fight that’s personal for Shannon Smith. She says both her cousin and stepson died from an overdose just one year apart. It touches every family’s life. All of us know someone who has had substance abuse issues.” [WATCH@CBSNews](   [***If this was sent to you by a friend, please subscribe HERE]( [Home]( [Fan Mail]( [Visit our website]( Addiction Recovery eBulletin | PO Box 1745, Studio City, CA 91614 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by ahbra@writersintreatment.org powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]( [Try email marketing for free today!](